Jiamini Inc

What Jiamini Inc does

Jiamini Inc is a US-incorporated, IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, with field operations based in Newala in the Mtwara region of Tanzania. The organization supports vulnerable Tanzanian students facing poverty, illiteracy, food insecurity, and gender-based barriers to education through a portfolio of programs including individual student sponsorship ($38/month for a four-year commitment covering uniforms, supplies, textbooks, tutoring, medical expenses, and boarding), At-Risk Youth Outreach, Tutoring, College Pathways, Food Grants, School Foundations (infrastructure such as wells, latrines, and classrooms), Tech Education (computer literacy in partnership with UConnect), Girls' Empowerment, Textbooks distribution, and the Joseph Lawrence Chow Memorial Scholarship. As of 2023, the organization sponsors 132 students and supports more than 150 students across primary and secondary education in Mtwara.

The organization operates on a donation and sponsorship-based revenue model with three primary streams: recurring student sponsorships ($38/month), program-specific one-time or recurring donations, and pre-priced gift packages ($23-$102) sold through a WooCommerce-powered e-commerce site with PayPal processing. Donor acquisition is primarily community-driven, relying on word-of-mouth, email newsletter, Facebook, crowdfunding events (marathons, Kilimanjaro climbs, memorial scholarships), and the Gifts with a Conscience program. Jiamini is volunteer-run, with all board members and directors serving without compensation and covering their own travel costs, enabling the organization to claim that 100% of personal donations go directly to students and programs.

The technology footprint is minimal: a WordPress/WooCommerce donation website, PayPal payment processing, and a Facebook presence. There is no proprietary software, mobile application, or AI/ML capability. The organization is governed by a volunteer board including co-founders Katie Hunt-Morr (Board President), Brad Bennett (Board Treasurer), Jennifer Harding (Board Member), and Elizabeth Ranson (Board Member), with Aktari Sabihi serving as Senior Project Officer in Tanzania. Key field partners include local schools in Newala (Nangwanda Secondary School, Ndanda Secondary School) and the tech partner UConnect, which helped establish the computer school.

Name

Jiamini Inc

Legal name

Jiamini, Inc.

Website

https://jiamini.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jiamini Inc is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2007, that supports vulnerable Tanzanian students in the Mtwara region through individual sponsorships, tutoring, food grants, girls' empowerment programs, and school infrastructure, funded entirely by individual donations and volunteer-run operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), Degree-Level Scholarships (Undergrad/Masters/PhD/Postdoc) (EDAIAOAE)

Keywords

• Student sponsorship programs
• Education nonprofit services
• Tutoring and mentoring
• Tanzania student support
• Youth education funding

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Programs, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Student Sponsorship: Monthly recurring donations of $38/month per student for 4-year commitment. Covers uniforms, school supplies, textbooks, tutoring, medical expenses, and room/board for boarding school students.
2. Program-Specific Donations: One-time or recurring donations directed to specific programs (At-Risk Youth Outreach, College Pathways, Computer Course, Food Grants, Girls' Empowerment, School Foundations, Textbooks, Tutoring).
3. Gift Packages: Purchasable gift packages (Girls' Empowerment $23, Food Security $32, Tutoring $42, School Supply Kit $67, Literacy $76, Hope Scholarship $102) that serve as gifts to friends/family while supporting programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jiamini Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports vulnerable Tanzanian students through individual sponsorships, tutoring, and education programs. The organization facilitates donor-to-student connections and offers pre-priced sponsorship tiers and gift packages that fund direct educational support services.

Product overview

Jiamini Inc is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of education-focused programs for vulnerable students in Tanzania. The core offerings include Sponsorship (individual student support), At-Risk Youth Outreach, Tutoring, College Pathways, Food Grants, School Foundations, Tech Education/Computer Course, Girls' Empowerment, Textbooks, and the Joseph Lawrence Chow Scholarship. Gift products allow donors to purchase specific program contributions as gifts for loved ones, including the Hope Scholarship ($102), Literacy ($76), School Supply Kit ($67), Tutoring ($42), Food Security ($32), and Girls' Empowerment ($23). The organization operates as a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit with 100% of donations directed to students and programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student Sponsorship Program Individual donor sponsorship program that funds the education and welfare of vulnerable Tanzanian students, with a stated 100% of donations going directly to program services.
• Tutoring and Education Program Tutoring and direct educational support services provided to vulnerable Tanzanian students to supplement their formal schooling and improve outcomes.
• Gift Package Program Pre-priced gift package offerings that allow individual donors to fund specific tangible goods or services (such as school supplies or personal items) for sponsored Tanzanian students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 132 students sponsored (2023)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationTech partner that helped found Jiamini's computer school. The computer education program is run by Jiamini graduates Frank and Hamza, founded with support from UConnect. Students learn email, Excel, CV making, presentations, and online research - skills not taught in public schools.
• TDTminorOthersOrganization logo appears in the partners section on the Mission & Story page.
• Spa from OrdinaryminorOthersOrganization logo appears in the partners section on the Mission & Story page.
• FOT (Friends of Tanzania)minorOthersOrganization logo appears in the partners section on the Mission & Story page.
• World ConnectminorOthersOrganization logo appears in the partners section on the Mission & Story page. World Connect supports international development projects.
• Maverick 1000minorOthersOrganization logo appears in the partners section on the Mission & Story page. Maverick 1000 is a network of entrepreneurs supporting causes.
• This Is My EraminorOthersOrganization logo appears in the partners section on the Mission & Story page.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for online donations. Secures credit card information for donation transactions. Your credit card number is used only for that particular transaction and is not stored.
• Local Schools in NewalacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep partnerships with local schools and educators in Newala, Tanzania. Jiamini develops interventions with school partnership, working with teachers, administrators, and visiting students at home. Schools include Nangwanda Secondary School and Ndanda Secondary School.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• buildOn: Larger established nonprofit building schools in developing countries and providing adult literacy programs. Comparable in school infrastructure focus (Jiamini's School Foundations program) but operates at significantly greater scale globally.
• Malala Fund: Global nonprofit championing girls' education worldwide, founded by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai. Directly comparable in girls' secondary education focus and scholarship advocacy, with vastly superior brand recognition and donor pipeline.
• Free The Children / WE Charity: International development nonprofit focused on education and child empowerment in developing regions. Comparable in youth-led service model and school-building focus but at far greater scale with corporate partnerships.
• Plan International: Major international NGO advancing children's rights and equality for girls, with active Tanzania programming. Overlaps with Jiamini's girls' empowerment and education sponsorship mission but is a multi-billion-dollar global organization.

Direct peers

• CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education): Pioneering nonprofit dedicated to girls' education and empowerment across sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. Directly comparable in targeting vulnerable girls through scholarships and mentoring, though with much larger scope and donor base.
• Room to Read: Global education nonprofit focused on literacy and gender equality in low-income countries, including East Africa. Comparable in mission (education access for vulnerable children) though operates at significantly larger scale across multiple countries.
• Pencils of Promise: Education-focused nonprofit building schools and providing literacy programs in developing countries. Comparable grassroots, donor-sponsorship model and similar founder-driven origin story, though larger and more institutionalized.
• African Library Project: Nonprofit establishing libraries and providing books to schools across sub-Saharan Africa. Highly comparable on the textbook/book distribution model (Jiamini has delivered 11,900 books) and the school partnerships in the region.
• She's the First: Nonprofit sponsoring girls' secondary and university education in low-income countries, including East Africa. Direct comparable on girls' empowerment, scholarship sponsorship model ($38-100/month range), and community-led GTM.

Others

• World Connect: Nonprofit supporting community-driven development projects in low-income countries. Listed as a Jiamini partner and comparable in grassroots grantmaking model that funds local education and health initiatives in East Africa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jiamini-org

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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